A new venture for Lawrences’ Auctioneers in Crewkerne, a selection of wines and spirits will be included in the firm’s forthcoming sale on November 18th. Specialist Neil Grenyer comments on a bottle of Avery’s Cognac from 1893: “Although dating from after the outbreak of the Phylloxera louse in 1872 which destroyed many of the old cognac vines, this 1893 bottle comes from the period 1875-1895 which produced some of the best cognacs of the 19th century as distillers and cellar masters knowledge had developed a strong understanding of the art. Full story: Read more
SINISTER SILVER SKULL ALL SET TO SHINE
This ghoulish little silver skull might give you cold chills but it is expected to give keen collectors hot flushes when it comes up for auction at Lawrences in Crewkerne on January 17th 2017. It is a rare Victorian silver vesta case and taper holder combined, made by Henry William Dee, with a hallmark for London 1873. Full story: Read more
A TREASURE CHEST YIELDS £10000 – BUT A LADLE NEARLY SCOOPS THE TOP PRICE
Encouraging eagerness amongst collectors to buy at Lawrences’ recent sale of silver and vertu ensured a string of high prices, in many cases confounding all reasonable expectations. A massive iron bound oak chest, specially strengthened to withstand the rigours of a sea voyage to Australia in the 1860’s, contained over 360 ounces of silver. This comprised a full complement of additional tableware such as entree dishes and covers, salvers, a cake basket, decanter stand, candelabra and candlesticks. Full story: Read more